mixed media on paper, 28" x 22"
Ike E. Morgan loves to paint presidents. He painted George Washington from the dollar bill when he was in the Austin State Hospital where he resided from age 17 through age 41. He was diagnosed with severe schizophrenia and lived many years at the hospital recovering and learning how to live out on his own. For the past 17 years, he has lived on his own with roommate and he paints every day. He still focuses on Washington and other presidents, but will occasionally stray and paint other subjects that cross his mind.
Ike works in series based upon the materials he has on hand and what is in his mind. His work can be created with a wide range of materials. He loves acrylics, ink, oils, pastels, canvas, paper, and cardboard. He is always up to mixing it up.
Ike is a confident man with a great personal style and loving manner. He currently lives in Austin Texas.
PRESS
Harpers Magazine, Intuitive Eye, Hyperallergic, Waco's Magazine, Texas Monthly, The Alcalde, ArtDaily, Glasstire,
COLLECTIONS
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington DC;
VENUES INCLUDE
Webb Gallery, Waxahachie,TX ; Yard Dog Art Gallery, Austin TX ; SHRINE, New York ; Roots Up Gallery, Savannah GA ; Kirk Hopper Fine Art, Dallas TX ; The Old Jail Art Center, Albany TX ; Barry Whistler Gallery, Dallas TX ; I-20 Gallery, Chelsea NY ; Koelsch Gallery, Houston TX